One of four Pre-requisites for CCSF’s Fire Academy. At the conclusion of this course students will be able to: recognize a medical emergency, activate the Emergency Medical System, provide basic life support until Advanced Life Support arrives. This course meets National Highway Traffic Safety guidelines for Emergency Medical Responder 2009.

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After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Outcome 1: Define the role and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Responder within the Emergency Medical System.

Outcome 3: Analyze, demonstrate and explain why one surveys the scene, interviews the patient or bystanders to determine that a medical emergency exists and to provide the appropriate care for the patient's condition.

Outcome 11: Describe and demonstrate the three stages of childbirth and identify standard precautions for body substance isolation during classroom simulations.

Outcome 12: Describe the principles of vehicular extrication.

Outcome 13: Describe and implement the 'START' System and Incident Command System procedures for multi-casualty incidents during classroom simulations.

Outcome 14: Identify correct procedures that an Emergency Medical Responder should follow for hazardous materials or terrorism related incidents according to the Department of Transportation's guidelines.